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Alexandr

Schilling Beer Co.
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🌍 United States · Czech-Style Lager · One of 1 Czech-Style Lagers in hopIQ

Schilling's flagship and, by many accounts, the best beer in New Hampshire. Glows golden in the glass with a big frothy head; the first sip is smooth and almost creamy, with bright lemon and Saltine-cracker notes giving way to an herbal, grassy finish. Easy to drink, but layered enough to reward attention — the brewery's defining beer.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Czech-Style Lager.
Hop character
citrusy
grassy
herbal
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
salty
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About Czech-Style Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Czech-Style Lager?

Czech-Style Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Czech-Style Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, smooth, grassy character as Alexandr will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Alexandr

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alexandr

Appearance

Alexandr presents a bright, luminous golden hue that glows distinctly in the glass. The head is substantial and frothy, displaying strong retention and fine Schaumkleiden that cling to the glass wall. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, contributing to the beer's lively visual presence without aggressive effervescence.

bright goldenfrothy headgood retention

Aroma

The nose opens with clean, bright lemon citrus notes that immediately announce themselves. Beneath sits a subtle malty sweetness paired with herbal and grassy undertones from noble-variety Edelhopfen, creating a composed and inviting profile. The overall aromatics are restrained and focused, avoiding any yeasty or fermentation-derived character.

lemon citrusherbal, grassyclean malt

Taste

The palate enters smooth and almost creamy, with Saltine-cracker maltiness providing a savory, bready foundation. Mid-palate reveals soft herbal and grassy notes that integrate seamlessly with gentle, restrained bitterness. The beer maintains excellent balance throughout, with no sharp edges or overwhelming elements—structure comes from harmony rather than intensity.

smooth, creamybready, crackerlikeherbal finish

Finish

The finish is dry and grassy, with lingering herbal notes that fade cleanly without residual sweetness or astringency. Aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, inviting another sip.

drygrassy linger
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
85
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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